Advancement Assistant

Are you passionate about the arts? Do you enjoy a vibrant, fast-paced environment? Join a highly accomplished team in a city dedicated to growing arts and culture in the role of the Advancement Assistant with the Richmond Symphony. Noted by CNN as the number one place to visit, Richmond is also a great place to live! According to CNN, “Richmond is No. 1 on the list thanks to rich arts, culture and history, plus a great food and beverage scene.”

What exactly would I do?

As the Advancement Assistant, you will embody the Symphony’s core values of inclusion, passion, quality, innovation and welcoming. Your days may be spent managing the donor database, managing bank deposits, doing data entry, completing prospect research, or creating and pulling reports on donor data. You may work with team members on annual direct mail appeals, drafting copy, building lists, or reporting on results. Each week you will find yourself drafting customized acknowledgement letters and working to ensure donors feel thanked and appreciated for their support of the Symphony. You will be the hub of the department, managing team meetings, tracking action items, scheduling external meetings, developing collateral and helping create presentation materials. Several evenings or weekends each month will find you attending a Symphony concert, stewardship activity or fundraising event to help manage logistics, engage with patrons and manage details around donor lounge or build relationships.

What qualifications and skills do I need?

Highly developed organizational skills, effective time management and flexibility are key attributes. Familiarity in computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google calendar is required, knowledge of or experience in a CRM (Customer Relationship management tool) or donor database would be a real asset. Compelling writing skills are critical to success, along with the ability to communicate through storytelling to a diverse set of stakeholders. Some lifting is required, and the ability to travel to and from different venues and events is required. You must be available to work a robust schedule of evening and/or weekend performances and events throughout the season.

What’s the compensation and benefits?

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $32,000. Benefits include health, dental, telemedicine, vision, disability and instrument insurances, a flexible spending or health savings account, flexible paid time off, sick leave, free parking, and a 403(b) plan. While a combination of in-person and remote work is possible, residing in the Richmond area is a must. A strong presence and participation at evening and/or weekend events, concerts and other activities is expected.

How do I apply?

All applications and communication are done online. Simply click on the apply button at the top of this page, create an account, and you will be guided through the process. Please have your resume, cover letter and two professional references ready to upload. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.